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PJ04 YVN

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,103 mi
Last recorded72,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 YVN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 70,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 66,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 66,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 64,988 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamps Broken On The Rear Box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 63,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,310 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,309 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 53,860 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,170 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,170 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,225 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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PJ04 YVN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ04 YVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ04 YVN registered?

PJ04 YVN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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